Big river : the adventures of Huckleberry Finn : a musical play / book by William Hauptman ; adapted from the novel by Mark Twain ; music and lyrics by Roger Miller.
| Author/creator | Miller, Roger |
| Other author | Hauptman, William, 1945- |
| Other author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Grove Press ed. |
| Publication | New York : Grove Press, [1986] |
| Description | 113 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Big river. Libretto |
| Contents | Do ya wanna go to heaven? -- The boys -- Waitin' for the light to shine -- Guv'ment -- Hand for the hog -- I, Huckleberry, me -- Muddy water -- The crossing -- River in the rain -- When the sun goes down in the south -- The royal nonesuch -- Worlds apart -- Arkansas -- How blest we are -- You oughta be here with me -- How blest we are (reprise) -- Leavin's not the only way to go -- Waitin' for the light to shine (reprise) -- Free at last -- River in the rain (reprise) -- Muddy water. |
| Abstract | The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical of the Year, Outstanding Original Score, and Outstanding Book of a Musical, as well as seven Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Lyrics, William Hauptman's Big River brings an American treasure to life with color and nobility. With lyrics by Grammy Award winner Roger Miller, Big River captures the spirit of Mark Twain's classic tale of Huckleberry Finn, America's favorite non-conformist scamp, as he flees the confinements of civilization with his friend Jim, a runaway slave, floating down the Mississippi on a raft. |
| General note | Musical comedy libretto. |
| LCCN | 85027147 |
| ISBN | 0394553640 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML50.M6617 B5 1986 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |